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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.28, 1,071.96 and 281.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.28, 1,071.96 and 281.84 is: 422.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.28 : 1,071.96 = 281.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.28/1,071.96 = 281.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.28x = 1,071.96 × 281.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.28x = 302,121.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,121.21/715.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.38

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